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On this Map of Iowa, we call 
. your attention to the location of 
Hampton. You can readily see 
why our stock, grown in this 
rich, NORTHERN section, is of 
such outstanding hardiness and 
quality. See how conveniently 
located we are on paved high- 
ways. Visitors are always wel- 
come. 


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HOW TO ORDER 
ORDER EARLY. If we receive your order before our rush shipping season, 
we can give it a little the best service and you get first selection of stock. 
Orders are booked as they are received, but shipments are not made until 
pack in those was hance’ — the proper time to plant, unless otherwise requested. We are so organized 
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t cornerstone ACTION. 2", me developine n, that we can handle thousands of orders daily; there are four large railroads 
ae ae custoners SATE has Laer eee nion. fe ery out of Hampton, and we get splendid shipping service to all parts of the 
m, Earl Fe t every St6 oadenin 6s United States. 
. SS He Seeeart.. xtending ips n manager, Baually we aim soe to QUANTITY PRICES: We sell five trees of a variety at ten rate; 50 at the 
S WAYNE FERRIS g, Wayne Ferris, eis predecessors nursery nee onsne 100 rate; 500 at the 1000 rate, unless otherwise stated. Less than five of one 
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Lingo y they a service: d der $1.00. Add 25¢ ext 
n the schoo jnowing Stock an . NO CHARGE FOR PACKING, except on orders under }.UU. c extra 
Manager He Ath Generation Ferris Nursery a your eprendic for any order under $1.00. For Balling and Burlapping evergreens, 50c to 75¢ 
planters aucce gt SERVICE to yonspiration to us, per tree extra is required, as noted in the evergreen section of this catalog. 
e sure ® we 
has been & Pie ee ell new triendé, Jv eistied 
IN SENDING MONEY you may remit by check, draft, postal or American 
of our thousands © 
Express money order, or cash in registered letter. Add Sc tor exchange when 
remitting by check. Please do not send stamps as remittance with orders. On 
orders up to and including $5.00, we require all cash with order. On orders 
amounting to more than $5.00, we require either all cash with order, or, if 
customer prefers, one-fourth cash with order, balance C. O. D. 
IN CASE OF ERROR OR SHORTAGE please write us immediately. Check 
over your order carefully, searching through the packing for any small items 
you may have ordered, and if there are any errors, notify us at once, stating 
number of bales or boxes you have received. Should no complaint be made 
within 10 days from receipt of goods, it will be mutually understood that the 
order is patisiactory Do not return stock unless so instructed by us, for we 
cannot give credit for returned goods. See Guarantee for shipments that arrive 
damaged. 
PARCEL POST SHIPMENTS. li nursery stock is ordered by parcel post, 
and no money included for postal charges, we will send the trees or plants 
as directed, if possible, with the understanding you will remit postage as soon 
as goods are received. Large orders by parcel post will be sent with the 
postage C. O. D., which automatically insures the shipment and makes it 
safer. If the size or weight of the bundle is outside of the parcel post limit, 
or contains stock difficult to handle by parcel post, we reserve the right to 
change the routing to express or freight, so be sure to give us your express 
and freight address if different than post office. Our prices are all f.o.b. 
e are 
ane ajelly invite you 
Customers sincerely YOUr® F, : 
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Hampton unless otherwise specified. 
BARGAIN COLLECTIONS CANNOT BE DIVIDED OR CHANGED IN ANY 
Founder MANNER. 
IN SHIPPING EVERGREENS the larger sizes will have to go by freight or 
express. Medium size Evergreens, and the two, three and four times trans- 
planted windbreak Evergreens in Norway Spruce, Jack Pine, etc., should not 
be Balled and Epes as they are grown too close in the rows to ball 
satisfactorily. Do not be afraid to have Balled Evergreens shipped by freight, 
for their roots are packed solidly in the earth they have been growing in for 
‘ years, and they can be on the road for weeks without any damage whatever. 
5 ; In the past, however, we have found that freight shipments of Evergreens 
This Equipment Digs as Many as 50,000 traveled quite rapidly with little or no delay. We always advise that large. 
: heavy specimen Evergreens be Balled and Burlapped, an shipped by freight. 
SALES TAX. lowa customers, please include the 2% required in your 
remittance. 
The FERRIS Guarantee 
We guarantee that Ferris nursery stock will reach the purchaser 
alive and in growing condition, and will replace, free of charge, any 
that does nof, upon receiving fans express or freight receipt with 
statement from the agent showing loss or damage. this damage re- 
ceipt to be mailed fo us immediately. 
Any tree or plant thaf dies the Hirst growing season, we will re- 
place at a cost of one-half the regular catalog price, customer fo 
make report and have his order for replacement in our hands before 
October 10th, following date of purchase. : 
We guarantee to every Ferris customer stock that is true-to-name 
and absolutely as represented. Any Ferris stock proven not fo be 
will be replaced free of charge or the purchase price refunded. We 
cannot be held liable for any damage other than herein named. 
: EARL FERRIS. 



Every Year Visitors Drive Hundreds of Miles to See 
: Our Flowers 


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